Another push to paint everyday for 30 days is done! I can not thank Leslie enough for all her work and support of artists all over the world. There did not seem to be as many artists participating as in … Continue reading →

A not so 10 minute painting! Since I am both a worship artist and a prophetic artist at Emmanuel Fellowship Church, I find that painting quickly is essential on those Sundays I find myself “on deck” as we call … Continue reading →

More work on the clouds. I think I have ruined the entire thing. Oh well, there is only one way up when you’re at the bottom. Right? The original: Be sure to check out the other participating artists at: … Continue reading →

I limited myself to a certain number of colors for this paisley page. I played with color and shapes in each image. I also played with using Sakura moonlight pens over other colors with line and an attempt at blending … Continue reading →

My the week has passed quickly. We got back from our amazing trip last Sunday evening. I am still sorting through my photos. It was mostly a pen and ink evening week with several doctors visits with my Mom. However, … Continue reading →

Well you might as well know- I am off in Colorado with my hubby and friends. Yea! Our first vacation in quite a while. Hopefully, I am getting lots of wonderful reference photos. Looking for some color and some Aspens … Continue reading →

Oh – I’m in love with metallic inks even though you really should use them sparingly. I don’t use metallic acrylic paints in my paintings because the paints are quite opaque unless you add them to another paint for a … Continue reading →

More Analogous Colors, the metallic inks don’t show up as well in the scans and the pen marks aren’t as lovely as on the paper. Oh well, they’re studies. I have found that it does matter how the inks come … Continue reading →

Playing with analogous color schemes is a lot of fun. I realized I need a greater variety of most of the colors. I have plenty of greens and blues but regardless of the brand (or name), many of the inks … Continue reading →

Again from a coloring book. I was very bored with this particular page. I wondered what could I do with it. I decided to add texture and play with carrying the colors throughout the page. For example, if you follow … Continue reading →

Rediscovered a coloring book I was using as a demonstration tool in a pen and ink workshop. Since I am still recovering in a myriad of ways, I have been using this book and my pens to explore color and … Continue reading →

I’ve been very successful at creating nearly every day but no so successful at the blogging every day. Lots of appointments and commitments are taking me away from my blog. I sure need to learn how to use my smartphone … Continue reading →

The pops of color God paints for me in the forms of flowers, sunrises, and sunsets fill me with joy no matter where my heart might be at the moment. This little painting is a semi abstract of one of … Continue reading →

Pen and ink paisley pattern is finished! This took several hours through several days. I am learning a lot about “painting” with pens. Just as I have to love a brushstroke in painting, I am learning to love a pen … Continue reading →

Paisley patterns have always intrigued me. So, working in my sketchbook with pen and ink often brings me to these patterns. I have been experimenting with color while coloring in a paisley pattern book. Some of the patterns are interesting … Continue reading →

I didn’t fret too much about not painting yesterday. Mom and I went to church and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with John and my Mom. June held a trip to Jacksonville, Florida visiting my Mom and my sister. I … Continue reading →

Painting again in a 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Thank you Leslie Saeta! I have several goals for this month. My not so complete list: Paint as often as I am able Paint along with another artist – maybe … Continue reading →

The 30 days is over. I am a little sad it is over but very encouraged. I have worked everyday and this challenge has done so much to help me heal and get motivated again. I am sad I didn’t … Continue reading →

Today, my kitchen tile was grouted. This little ornament was finished yesterday. Can you find the names in the design on the back side of the ornament? It was fun playing with the color and pattern on this little cutie. … Continue reading →